(#2)Penn State Nittany Lions at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Saturday, November 23rd 2024 (3:30 PM EST)
Penn State -11 (45.0) (-425) Open: -10.0
Penn State 26 - Minnesota: 25 (Big Ten)
Nittany Lions (13 - 3) (8 - 8 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (88 - 39)
Avg Score : 33 - 17 (34 - 18 on Road)
Record Prediction: 13 - 3 (#3)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach James Franklin (88 - 39)
Avg Score : 33 - 17 (34 - 18 on Road)
Record Prediction: 13 - 3 (#3)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
PSU 2nd straight Road Game
MINN coming off BYE
PSU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Penn State -12 (SP+ PSU -14)
Projected Score: PSU: 29 - MINN: 17 (46)
PSU Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 828 miles, 1 hrs ahead
MINN coming off BYE
PSU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Penn State -12 (SP+ PSU -14)
Projected Score: PSU: 29 - MINN: 17 (46)
PSU Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
PSU Travel: 828 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Golden Gophers (8 - 5) (10 - 2 - 1)
Coach P. J. Fleck (50 - 34)
Avg Score : 26 - 17 (29 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (50 - 34)
Avg Score : 26 - 17 (29 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
| Penn State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Penn State at West Virginia | -7.5 | 48.0 | W 34 - 12 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Penn State vs Bowling Green | -35.5 | 51.5 | W 34 - 27 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Penn State vs Kent State | -49.0 | 58.0 | W 56 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Penn State vs Illinois | -19.5 | 48.0 | W 21 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Penn State vs UCLA | -30.0 | 48.0 | W 27 - 11 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Penn State at USC | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 33 - 30 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Penn State at Wisconsin | -6.5 | 47.0 | W 28 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Penn State vs Ohio State | +3.0 | 47.5 | L 13 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Penn State vs Washington | -13.5 | 48.0 | W 35 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Penn State at Purdue | -30.0 | 51.5 | W 49 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Penn State at Minnesota | -11.0 | 45.0 | W 26 - 25 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Penn State vs Maryland | -26.5 | 50.5 | W 44 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Penn State vs Oregon | +3.5 | 51.5 | L 37 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/21 | Penn State vs SMU | -9.0 | 52.5 | W 38 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Tue 12/31 | Penn State vs Boise State | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/9 | Penn State vs Notre Dame | -1.5 | 45.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Penn State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Minnesota's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Minnesota vs North Carolina | +2.0 | 52.5 | L 17 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Minnesota vs Rhode Island | -27.5 | 47.5 | W 48 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Minnesota vs Nevada | -17.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Minnesota vs Iowa | +3.0 | 34.5 | L 14 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Minnesota at Michigan | +10.5 | 34.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Minnesota vs USC | +8.5 | 45.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Minnesota at UCLA | -3.5 | 39.0 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Minnesota vs Maryland | -6.0 | 45.0 | W 48 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Minnesota at Illinois | -2.5 | 47.0 | W 25 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Minnesota at Rutgers | -6.5 | 44.5 | L 19 - 26 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Minnesota vs Penn State | +11.0 | 45.0 | L 25 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Minnesota at Wisconsin | -1.5 | 40.5 | W 24 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 1/3 | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 10 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 33.1 | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 16.5 | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 26.2 | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 16.9 | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | #11 (.32) | 51% (4) | 52% (9) | 3.42 (10) | 176 | 51% (4) | 209 | 4.69 (9) | #9 (.05) | 38% (21) | 39% (27) | 37% (25) | 3.22 (18) | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | ||
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 16 | 33.1 | 34 | 51.3% | 4.69 | 0.8 | 20 | 385 | 176 | 209 | 5.3 | 54% | 46% | 52% | 51% | 10% | .32 |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 16.9 | 16.6 | 38.9% | 3.32 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 36% | 42% | 19% | .08 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 16 | 16.5 | 18 | 37.9% | 3.22 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 39% | 37% | 18% | .05 |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 26.2 | 29 | 44.9% | 4.38 | 0.8 | 19 | 307 | 103 | 204 | 3.7 | 44% | 56% | 44% | 46% | 16% | .2 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 16 | 26:51 | 20.4 | 48% | 70% | 4.4 | 41.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 4 | 28.9 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 29:13 | 18.5 | 45% | 90% | 4.5 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 28.6 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 16 | 54% (38) | 52% (9) | 33.2 | 176.2 | 5.3 | 31 (17) | .24 (20) | 3.42 (10) | 76% (51) | 7% (8) | 0.92 (90) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (63) | 36% (8) | - | - | - | - | .02 (19) | 2.71 (22) | 74% (69) | 9% (90) | 0.95 (50) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 16 | 48% (43) | 39% (27) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (12) | 2.37 (3) | 75% (75) | 12% (26) | 0.92 (42) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 44% (111) | 44% (65) | 28.2 | 102.9 | 3.7 | 17 (84) | .11 (80) | 2.7 (119) | 73% (69) | 10% (80) | 0.88 (113) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Offense | 16 | 46% (95) | 51% (4) | 16.7 | 24.3 | 208.8 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 27 (20) | 9 (48) | .41 (11) | 1.5 (107) | 26% (3) | 35% (31) | .46 (20) | 3% (5) | 2 (85) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 42% (80) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .15 (27) | 1.3 (6) | 33% (43) | 26% (16) | .15 (10) | 10% (1) | 1.8 (20) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU Defense | 16 | 52% (96) | 37% (25) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (18) | .1 (16) | 1.7 (91) | 36% (14) | 27% (25) | .2 (29) | 6% (57) | 2.1 (95) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 56% (25) | 46% (29) | 19.5 | 29.2 | 204.1 | 7 | 10.5 | 18 (68) | 5 (6) | .27 (58) | 1.4 (129) | 30% (46) | 31% (80) | .32 (76) | 6% (70) | 2 (75) |
Penn State's Power Ratings
Penn State's Power Rating: 24.26 #6
Penn State's Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Penn State's Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42% #15
Penn State's 2024 Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Penn State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Penn State's Power Rating: 24.26 #6
Penn State's Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Penn State's Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42% #15
Penn State's 2024 Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Penn State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Penn State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Penn State's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 24.26 Minnesota: 12.545
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 24.6 Minnesota: 10.4
Penn State: 24.26 Minnesota: 12.545
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Penn State: 24.6 Minnesota: 10.4
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 12.545 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Minnesota's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Minnesota's Power Rating: 12.545 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Minnesota's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Penn State Scoring
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 34
Defense: 16.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 18
Penn State's 2024 Record
Record: 13 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 34
Defense: 16.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 18
Penn State's 2024 Record
Record: 13 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Penn State 29
Minnesota 17
Total Points: 46
Penn State 29
Minnesota 17
Total Points: 46
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 26.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 16.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.6
Minnesota's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 10 - 2 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 1
Offense: 26.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 16.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.6
Minnesota's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 10 - 2 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/23 | Minnesota | 25 | Penn State | 26 | Penn State | Penn State -11 | Minnesota | 45.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 10/22 | Penn State | 45 | Minnesota | 17 | Penn State | Penn State -5.5 | Penn State | 43.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/09 | Minnesota | 31 | Penn State | 26 | Minnesota | Penn State -7.0 | Minnesota | 49.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Penn State | 29 | Minnesota | 26 | Penn State | Penn State -4 | Minnesota | 54.5 | Over |
| 2013 | 11/09 | Minnesota | 24 | Penn State | 10 | Minnesota | Minnesota -2.5 | Minnesota | 47.5 | Under |
| 2010 | 10/23 | Minnesota | 21 | Penn State | 33 | Penn State | ||||
| 2009 | 10/17 | Penn State | 20 | Minnesota | 0 | Penn State | ||||
| 2006 | 10/07 | Minnesota | 27 | Penn State | 28 | Penn State | ||||
| 2005 | 10/01 | Penn State | 44 | Minnesota | 14 | Penn State | ||||
| 2004 | 10/02 | Minnesota | 16 | Penn State | 7 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2003 | 09/27 | Penn State | 14 | Minnesota | 20 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2000 | 10/06 | Minnesota | 25 | Penn State | 16 | Minnesota |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 4 | 4 Overs |
| Penn State | 7 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 4 | 4 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 4 - 8 | 1 - 4 | 0 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
(#6) Penn State Info
Power Rating: 24.26 #6
Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42% #15
Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
Great Offense Success Rate of 51%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.69 PPO
Great Run Success 52%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.22 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Penn State has won 2 straight
Penn State has won 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 6 - 0 (3 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )
Penn State Highlights
Penn State has Really Good Running Game (#38)
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State offense is good in red zone (#42)
Penn State offense is good on 3rd downs
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good run defense (#42)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
Penn State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#50)
Penn State Defensive Line is very good (#12)
Penn State Front 7 is disruptive (#28)
Penn State has a great TO Margin (#11)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
Power Rating: 24.26 #6
Offense Rating: 29.70 #2
Defense Rating: 1.50 #7
Overall SP+ Rating: 24.6 #5
Offense SP+ Rating: 37.5 #9
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.1 #4
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 42% #15
Expected Record: 13.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
Great Offense Success Rate of 51%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.69 PPO
Great Run Success 52%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.22 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Penn State has won 2 straight
Penn State has won 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 6 - 0 (3 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )
Penn State Highlights
Penn State has Really Good Running Game (#38)
Penn State offense is efficent (#25)
Penn State has a top Offensive Line (#13)
Penn State offense is good in red zone (#42)
Penn State offense is good on 3rd downs
Penn State does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#3)
Penn State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Penn State has a really good defense (#6)
Penn State defense is really good in red zone (#5)
Penn State has a good run defense (#42)
Penn State has a good pass defense (#2)
Penn State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#50)
Penn State Defensive Line is very good (#12)
Penn State Front 7 is disruptive (#28)
Penn State has a great TO Margin (#11)
Penn State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
Penn State Deficiencies
Penn State offense is not Explosive (#114)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN | PSU |
| OverallOver | #18 | #10 |
| OffenseOff | #37 | #15 |
| DefenseDef | #19 | #12 |
| Special TeamsST | #1 | #52 |
| PassingPass | #11 | #6 |
| RushingRush | #53 | #15 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #29 | #46 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #68 | #76 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #53 | #16 |
| TacklingTkl | #77 | #70 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #18 | #20 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #60 | #10 |
| Coverage DefCov | #33 | #15 |
Rematch from Week 13
Penn State 11.0 (45.0)
Penn State won at Minnesota this year (26-25)
Previous Matchups
Penn State beat Minnesota last year (26-25)
Penn State beat Minnesota in 2022 (45-17)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Huntington Bank Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: PSU | MINN
Depth Chart: PSU | MINN
Rosters: PSU | MINN
(#32) Minnesota Info
Power Rating: 12.545 #32
Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 44%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Good in Scoring Position 3.32 PPO
Great Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Minnesota has lost 1 straight
Minnesota has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 3 (5 - 1 - 1 vs Spread)
Minnesota Notes
(11/23) Fight w/ PSU. Off awful, 2 TO's, coaching cost
(11/13) WTF gag vs Gers, Rgame 19 att/35 yds! Def bad
(11/2) Even w/ Ill, forced 2 TOs. Brosmer/Rgame enough
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 17 Def TO's, 2nd in CFB
(10/13) Rgame awful, Run Def great, clutch W @ UCLA
(10/4) Pass 60% = avg success. Rgame 3.4 ypc, 100 ypg
(9/28) Rgame is shockingly awful. Brosmer OK vs Mich
(9/1) Run game awful vs NC, Brosmer bad, have no WR
(8/28) Is RB Taylor healthy? Check warmups vs NC
(8/1) QB Brosmer (N Hampshire) looks fun, WR decent
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota offense is good in red zone (#93)
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota defense does not give up big plays (#83)
Minnesota defense is really good in red zone (#77)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Secondary is very good (#76)
Minnesota has a great TO Margin (#82)
Minnesota commits very few Penalties (#38)
Minnesota defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Minnesota Deficiencies
Minnesota Can Not Run the Ball (#49)
Minnesota offense is not Explosive (#72)
Power Rating: 12.545 #32
Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 44%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Good in Scoring Position 3.32 PPO
Great Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Minnesota has lost 1 straight
Minnesota has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 3 (5 - 1 - 1 vs Spread)
Minnesota Notes
(11/23) Fight w/ PSU. Off awful, 2 TO's, coaching cost
(11/13) WTF gag vs Gers, Rgame 19 att/35 yds! Def bad
(11/2) Even w/ Ill, forced 2 TOs. Brosmer/Rgame enough
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 17 Def TO's, 2nd in CFB
(10/13) Rgame awful, Run Def great, clutch W @ UCLA
(10/4) Pass 60% = avg success. Rgame 3.4 ypc, 100 ypg
(9/28) Rgame is shockingly awful. Brosmer OK vs Mich
(9/1) Run game awful vs NC, Brosmer bad, have no WR
(8/28) Is RB Taylor healthy? Check warmups vs NC
(8/1) QB Brosmer (N Hampshire) looks fun, WR decent
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota offense is good in red zone (#93)
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota defense does not give up big plays (#83)
Minnesota defense is really good in red zone (#77)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Secondary is very good (#76)
Minnesota has a great TO Margin (#82)
Minnesota commits very few Penalties (#38)
Minnesota defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Minnesota Deficiencies
Minnesota Can Not Run the Ball (#49)
Minnesota offense is not Explosive (#72)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | 262 | 394 | 67% | 3327 | 24 | 8 | 8.4 |
| Beau Pribula | 26 | 35 | 74% | 275 | 5 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | 220 | 1108 | 8 | 5.0 | 32 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 172 | 1099 | 12 | 6.4 | 58 |
| Drew Allar | 96 | 302 | 6 | 3.1 | 22 |
| Beau Pribula | 38 | 242 | 4 | 6.4 | 49 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | 104 | 1233 | 8 | 11.9 | 38 |
| Harrison Wallace III | 47 | 732 | 4 | 15.6 | 50 |
| Omari Evans | 20 | 403 | 5 | 20.2 | 59 |
| Nicholas Singleton | 41 | 375 | 5 | 9.1 | 27 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Reed | 95 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Kobe King | 87 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | 86 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Abdul Carter | 62 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | 62 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | 40 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Amin Vanover | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | 95 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Washington II | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cam Miller | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| A.J. Harris (Tr) | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Brosmer (Tr) | 268 | 403 | 67% | 2829 | 18 | 6 | 7.0 |
| Drake Lindsey | 4 | 5 | 80% | 50 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 205 | 986 | 10 | 4.8 | 80 |
| Marcus Major (Tr) | 78 | 352 | 3 | 4.5 | 40 |
| Jaren Mangham (Tr) | 19 | 123 | 0 | 6.5 | 18 |
| Jordan Nubin | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1.7 | 7 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jackson | 75 | 863 | 4 | 11.5 | 39 |
| Elijah Spencer | 52 | 685 | 6 | 13.2 | 29 |
| Darius Taylor | 54 | 350 | 2 | 6.5 | 22 |
| Jameson Geers | 27 | 286 | 4 | 10.6 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Lindenberg | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Maverick Baranowski | 65 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 63 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Danny Striggow | 52 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 27 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Jack Henderson | 44 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Danny Striggow | 52 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Jah Joyner | 32 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Walley | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Ethan Robinson (Tr) | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jah Joyner | 32 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 |